'Despicable': French striker Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator as racist (world) — SBS News – World
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'Despicable': French striker Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator as racist

French striker Kylian Mbappé condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks made after France's 1-0 World Cup victory over Paraguay. Mbappé called Amarilla a 'despicable woman,' asserting her comments do not represent Paraguay. The French Football Federation plans to file a lawsuit in response to the incident.

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Published 07 Jul 2026, 01:34 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 01:40 UTC

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